Murray Wood: Going to seed, in a good way
Murray Wood says seed sales are taking off this spring. Food prices are likely convincing some to grow their own vegetab...
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Riders remarkable reunion - former Auburn teammates back on the field again
It's been a happy reunion for Ricardo Louis and Nick Marshall. "It's just smiles. Every time we see each other, it's just smiles. We just have a bond where we know what we've accomplished, what we've ...
Jul 21, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Nick Marshall during training camp practice on July 21, 2021. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'One of the darkest times of my life': Tim Williams uses 2016 'embarrassment' to drive him
While many others would put a bad year to the back of their minds, Tim Williams chooses to keep it at the top of his. In 2016, as a senior member of the Alabama Crimson Tide and one of the top prospec...
Jul 20, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end Tim Williams during training camp practice on July 19, 2021. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Riders' Maas finally gets to see offence in action
After a year-and-a-half of waiting and countless Zoom calls, Jason Maas is starting to see his offence come to fruition. After being let go as head coach of the Edmonton Football Team in November 2019...
Jul 19, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive co-ordinator Jason Maas. (File photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'They helped us get through this': Riders welcome back fans to practice
For the first time since 2019, the Saskatchewan Roughriders got to hear the cheers of fans. About 100 members of Rider Nation made their way to Mosaic Stadium to watch the CFL training camp action on ...
Jul 17, 2021 Quarterback Cody Fajardo. (File photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Lighter, leaner Lenius shows up at Riders' camp
A change in diet led to a change in explosiveness for Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Brayden Lenius. The second-season CFL pro has lost 26 pounds since the last time he took the field in 2019. He n...
Jul 16, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Brayden Lenius during a drill at Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp on July 16, 2021. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
From the field to the ring, Micah Johnson happy to be back in Sask.
When the bell tolled on the 2020 CFL season for Micah Johnson, it also signalled a new round for another of his sporting loves. The 6-foot-2, 278-pound defensive lineman spent the pandemic in the boxi...
Jul 15, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive lineman Micah Johnson. (Saskatchewan Roughriders/Submitted)
Riders' Harker spent pandemic learning new playbook, new hobbies
Preparations for the 2021 CFL season were a family affair for Isaac Harker. "I was having my sister (Tori) call out the (plays) so I could call out the (plays) and work on footwork. The biggest thing ...
Jul 14, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Isaac Harker. (File photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'It's been a long time coming': Harty returns to football after 2018 injury
It's been a long road to recovery for Jake Harty. The Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver is back on the field after suffering an ACL tear in his right knee at training camp in 2018. "It's been a long t...
Jul 13, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Jake Harty (83) runs a route at training camp on July 13, 2021. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'I was excited about the opportunity': Former NFLer Lynch arrives at Riders camp
After waiting to see what options awaited him, Paxton Lynch is ready to try and get back on the horse in the CFL. The Denver Broncos' first-round pick in 2016 made his Saskatchewan Roughriders trainin...
Jul 12, 2021 Quarterback Paxton Lynch hands the ball off during Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp on July 12, 2021. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Idowu looking to rise up depth chart, earn now-vacant starting linebacker job
It's under unfortunate circumstances, but a golden opportunity now sits in front of Oluwaseun Idowu. Idowu is one of the linebackers battling for the starting middle linebacker spot after Larry Dean w...
Jul 11, 2021 Linebacker Oluwaseun Idowu at Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp on July 11, 2021. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 14
On Tuesday's show, Evan talks about the Prime Minister's transition from minority to majority government, explores a pro...